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Procedure: Extraction Site Preservation

Procedure: Extraction Site Preservation for Dental Implants

At the time of tooth extraction, Dr. Mark Mangelson may feel that a bone graft is necessary to support the dental implant. Based on the individual patient, healing time may be required for the bone graft to be dense enough to place a dental implant.

After your dental implant has been placed into the bone, it takes 3-6 months for the dental implant to completely fuse with the bone. This periodontal process is called osseointegration. Like a natural tooth root, this integration with the bone will create the needed support for your implant post and crown to function normally.

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Patient Reviews

Dr. Mark Mangelson and all of the exceptional dental professionals in the Cottonwood periodontal office have what I call the "soft touch." I have been a patient of Dr. Mark Mangelson for ...